Now, as a toddler, Maya continues to love avocados and they are a staple of her diet.

Avocado has never been a challenge.

What was a challenge? Getting leafy greens into Maya’s diet, both in a way she could process and in a way that she found appealing.

That’s when I came up with this California Avocado Smoothie.

It’s smooth and creamy like you’d expect from an avocado smoothie, with a hint of sweetness from the pineapple, a boost of super-healthy spinach, and a tiny twist of, “What is that in there?” from the ginger root.